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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Their grandma had just given them nice
dinner. and the children, feeling grateful,
were discussing the question OF thanks.
How nice it was of grandma TO buy all
these nice things for Thanksgiving dinner
We ought TO thank God for the dinner
NO" said another little tot, I'VE mnst
thank grandma for tho dinner and thank
God for grandma"
Let us do all the thanking at once and
thank God for grandma aIsd the dinner
NO said the first, I'VE must thank
grandma for the dinner and God for grandma,
eos there's plenty Of dinners but we've only
one grandma. San Francisco Chronicle
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

.'Pray don't let me disturb you,n said a six
foot Texan, as he dropped into chair in the
editorial rooms of The Daily Bulldozer, and
coolly leveled an army revolver at the head
Of the editor. Il merely called TO ask an ex-
planation of the personal paragraph referring
to Col kilgore, in the last Bulldozern
'Hou are not disturbing me at ell, sir" re-
piled the editor, calmly, as lie removed an
exchange from the table and disclosed
double harrelcd shotgun, loaded with slugs,
pointed directly at the colonels manly
bosom. You see" continued the editor,
playing a tattoo with his ieweled fingers
upon the triggers, ''we are SO overrun with
obituaries that We have very little time to in
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

A communication from the office Of the
mayor of Selma, Ala, contained the in
Guiry: Does a bald headed, short legged,
fat man ever take any real comfort going
to picuics"
HE nebber. nebber does" solemnly an
swered Brother Gardner. ''He sometimes
thinks he does, but he ar mistaken. De only
pusson who gifts any real enjoyment outen
IA picnic ar de babies who miss de usual
forenoon spankin' at home, an de tall,
thin man, who hev bin hungry fur de
previous three weeks. Detroit Free
DrsSs
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
LOCAL NOTICES,
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teethiDg, is the prescription OF one of
the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States, and has been used for
years with never-failing success by millions
Of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its value is incalculable
1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
tery and diarrhpa, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. BY giving health. to the
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
The letter.. SAINT. Cl.u. Recciv...

The custom Of sending letters to Santa
Claus, asking him for certain coveted gifts.
Is becoming more general every year, until
now, few weeks preceding Christmas, in
houses where there are young children, a
chimney postofiice is established, and letters
fly up and are tumbled down to the great de
light OF the correspondents Of that jolly old
boy-Santa Claus Spirits like himself are
covered with SCOT, smell of fire crackers, and
are 50 comical that the little ones dance with
glee when they receive an answer to their
petitions. One little boy writes:
.'DEAR OLD MAN: 1 want an OK wh;p to
slash the stufiin' out of our Billy goat. who
bucks me over, brass cannon. and gun to
scare Jim with. Don't put my things in
Jims stockings. Ny stockings are red, with
boles in the knees. Ma and Pa are always
foolin' about Christmas Eve, but come along
and don't mind them. Yours, Tom
"P. 81 don't like pepperment sticks
New York Evening Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

First Drummer-Saw a man run over on a
southern railroad. ehi
Second DrGm'ner-les, he was walking or
the track.
''Iha''s queer, very queer. He wasn't try
ing very hard TO keep ahead of the engine,
was he.'
ale was walking toward the enginen
'Ohr-Omaha World
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

had severe attack of catarrh, and be-
came so deaf could not hear common con-
versation. suffered terribly from roaring
in my head. procured bottle Of Ely's
Cream Balm. and in three weeks could
hear as we'll as | ever could and now can
say to all who are afflicted with the worst
of diseases. catarrh. take one bottle of
Ely's Cream Balm and be cured. 1t is
worth $1,000 to any man, woman OF child
suffering from Catarrhal. f. Newman,
Grayling, Mich.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Mother 10 Bobbyl-rm shocked to hear
that Willie Wafiles whipped the poor cat
MY little boy wouldn't do such thing.
Bobby with conscious moral superiority
No, indeed. ma.
Mother-Why didn't YOU stop him, Bobhyl
Bobby-I couldn't, ma; WAS holding the
cat New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

An English bankrupt having pleaded
hat his failure was due TO the default of
.he government of San Salvador in paying
rs obligations, the consul Of that country
has published a card announcing that his
government has never suspended payment,
ald has no obligations abroad except 4
railroad loan, the interest upon which is
paid promptly.-New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

In Buenos Ayres there is a bank which
has paid up capital Of $4,000, 900, de-
posits of SS5. 900. 900 and a line Of discounts
amounting TO $4,000. 900. The Argentine
Republic imports S50,00O,00O worth OF
goods. and OF this sum the United States
gets only 1900, 600. The country is al
ready powerful competitor in the mark
cts of the world for dressed beef and for
wheat
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

President TO Cashier-Is all the capital
stock paid in yet, Mr.. Tillfingeri
Cashier-No, sir; but it will be next
"Wednesday.
President-fery well; just have the time
on those tickets To Canada extended ten days.
Washington Critic.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Alexander Logerman, Swedish mechan-
ical engineer. has perfected new mechani-
cal type-setting machine, which was sue
cessfully tried in New York Tuesday. The
type Is set without stick. with both hands,
the letters being dropped into funnel in
front of the spacebox. No matter how
picked up or how placed in the receptacle,
the machine turns and out comes the type.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
A Queer English Habit.

Omaha GiTl-So You met Ellen Tcrry's
daughter? Did you hike her,
New York Girl-Yes; but she's awfully
English, you know.
Il suppose So"
'Ycs: she never opens her mouth unless
she has something to say."-OInaha
World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Wife (who pridcs herself ON being sensible,
John, do You notice how easy fitting my
new shoes are!
Husband-Ies
Wife-Weli. do You know why get my
shoes so Target
Husband 0ust a trifie nonplusseD D-Er-
no, my dear, unless it is because you have
large fect.--Philadelphia Press
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
4 Wagon with q sail.

A Dakota genius has invented a three
cornered or flying i;b sail which he at
taches 10 al ordinary light wagon in such
n way as 20 catch the wind. sending tho
vehicle over the streets or the prairies at
the rate o. ten or twelve miles an hour
New York Tribune.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

The recent statistics of the number OF
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may COM
mence with any apparently harmless cough
which can be cured instantly by ksmp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, which is
guaranteed TO cure and relieve all cases.
Price soc. and 81. Trial size free. For
sale by T. J. Casper. IL east Main street
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Ask for ''Rough on Dirt;" A perfect washing
powder found at last! A harmless extra fine
I article, pure and clean, sweetens, freshens,
hleaches and whitens without slightest injury
to finest fabric. Unequalled for fine linens and
laces, general household, kitchen and laundry
use. Softens water, saves labor and soap.
Added to starch increases gloss, prevents yell
lowing. &C.. pc-, pc. at Grocers or druggists
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
4 Willing Messencer Roy.

Stranger ito boy in drug store)-Boy, can
you tell me where Mrs. Hendricks boarding
house isi I'm looking for a room.
Boy-YeSSer, I'm Goin' TO deliver a pack
age Of Persian powder there in bout five
minutes, an III show you where it is-The
Epoch
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

The children are entertaining Mr.. Feather
ly until Miss Clara comes down. Little Mabel
4 gotted two of my toofs pulled out today.
II hurted awful! Sister Clara can take all
Of her toofs out at once, an put 'em back her
self, an it don't hurt her u mite.-Boston
Beacon.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

NON,& tsife with any Throa. q
INV Lung Disease. If you have
. Cough or Cod, or the children arc
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. 1t is positive cure.
and Wa guarantee it. Price 10 AMI Soc
Frank IL. Cobientz, corner Market and
High streets
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

But the colonel had disappeared, and the
silence of the sanctum was broken only by
the sound of some one falling down the steep
and gloomy stairway. and bringing up
against the street doOr.-Ild Bits
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

A law has been passed in Waldeck, Ger
MANY. lorbidding the granting Of . mar
riage license to a person addicted to the
liQuOr habit.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
National Bank Of Spring.
6sId.

THE annual meeting Of the stockholders of
the Springfield National Bank, for the eiec-
ton Of directors. will be held az their banking
house on Tuesday. January 10. ISss, between
the hours OF and pm.
z. 5. PENFIELD. Cashier.
Springfield, o.. Dec. u. 1857.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Chemists have determined by careful ex-
pertinent that man can barely taste 2-l00
Of a grain of sugar. 1-1OOO Of grain OF
salt and 5-l0. 000, 900 Of grain of strych-
nine.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
~o Nc~oNN why Aokers
wv NSNoONS Blood Elixir

s warranted, Is because L Is the best
Blood Preparation known. II vii posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases. purifies tho
whole system. and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Remember. we guarantee It
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
Mad River National Bank, Of Spring
field.

TIE annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Mad River National Bank. of Spring
held. Ohio. for the election of directors Will
De held al its banking house on Tuesday. jan
uary 10. lsSs, between the hours OF lO a. m and
p IN. TH0S. F. Nc IREW, Cashier.
Springfield. o.. Dec. IA. 1887.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Ladies. to keep Just on the plump side
OF slendsIness, take New style Vinegar
Bitters.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
Tricycle. Manufacturing Cunpany Of
SDri1gflald.

THE annual meeting OF the stockholders Of
L the Tricycle. Manufacturing Company
will be held on Monday. January Is, 1853, q
4 o clock p. m. at the ONCE of the com pany,
on Park street
j. G.. RODGERS seeretar
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
A Few Pointers

\ Russian miser learned 10 bark in
order 10 avoid the expense Of keeping u
watch dog.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
Springfield Pab!i.hing Company, Of
Si ring field.

THE annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
L the Springfield Publish ng Company for the
eiect ction Of directors. will be held at the ONCE
OF the Republic on Tuesday. the 10th day Of
January, 1855, between the hours of and 1
p m. THuS. u. BROWN. Secretary.
Springfield. o.. bee. II. lssI
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

CROUCH ON BfLE'' PILLS 1Oc. and a5e.
Small granules, small dose, big results, pleas
ant In operation, don't dirsurb the stomach.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS

Sprih gfleld Coffia and Casket Ceppspy.
THE annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Springfield Coffin and Caske ct Company
will be held at their office on Monday, January
.. lsss. at 10 O'Clock a. m. J.W. COLES.
SScrpfaPv
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Ivory starch. plain nnish or high polish.
harmless, always ready and reliable. Grocers.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
Savings Bank.

THE annual meeting Of the Springfield Saw
L tngs Society. OF Clark County will bo
held at the savings Bank on Monday. Jsnu-
ary 9Th, 1855. at O'Clock a m for the eIec-
tion of president. vice president and seven
trustees. Voting from go =. m. to IL m
EDWARD HARTFORD,
Trs.Is nd
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

He Uust intrOiucedl w nat a very homely
man that gentleman near the piano is, Mrs.
Hohson
Mrs. Hchsnn-Isn't hei That is Mr.. Hob
son.
He equal to the occasion>-Oh, indeedi
How true it is, Mrs. Hobson, that the homely
men always get the prettiest wives.-New
York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31

Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney,
Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81. At Druggists.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-12-31
rAe LITTLE PEOPLE

TIE Reasea He DIdat stop the xurdcr
Of the Cat.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23

ished cutting it up. We burned the
papers the tickets were in"
"What did you do with the cut pieces
of the bOX?"
Wrapped them up in a newspaper
and | took charge of them. Tim and I
went to Rice lake. We hired boat
and distributed the pieces of tin and
street car checks about the lake."
From whom did you hire the boat?n
"From GIRL"
SIS that the one standing there?''
eyes"
"How much money was in the box?'
II don't know. There was six silver
dollars and some halves and quarters"
'What was the number of the box?"
al think it was No. 81"
"DO you remember going to your
house, $3.50 Fort avenue on Dec. 17,with
Detectives HankinsOn and Howard and
finding some car checks?"
"YeS."
Ibid they look like these?"
eyes"
SIS that the revolver Tim had?n Mr..
Davis demanded suddenly, as he thrust
the weapon into Reddy's hand.
YES" replied Reddy, who seemed
disinclined to take it.
''HOw do you know it?'
''By the initials on the handle."
"Who cut them?'
81 helped cut them myself"
do you know this mark on the re-
volver?" asked Mr.. Davis, as he pointed
to a mark made by file on the barrel of
the revolver.
Freddy" said nothing for while.
"We are waiting" said Mr.. Davis.
"YeS," said "Reddy," with his eyes
fixed on the floor, and in that low tone
in which he answered all the questions.
"Who made it?" demanded Mr.. Davis.
II would rather not answer" said
''Reddy," after a long silence.
"Who made the mark?" repeated Mr..
Davis.
"You need not answer if it will crimi-
nate yourself" interpOsed Judge Loch-
rem.
"Who made the mark?" reiterated Mr..
Davis sternly.
Tim made it," came the answer in
whisper.
"What did he say when he made it?''
81 dOn'tknOw just what he did say"
Reddy answered finally, in a hesitating
manner.
Tell us to the best of your recollec-
tion?''
81 won't answer unless 1 have to-"
said the witness.
The court directed him to answer the
question.
II believe he said something about it
being the first man he ever killed in
Minneapolis, land that he would mark it,"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23
"Reddy'' Barrett Swears His
Brothers Lives Away
Without RemorSe.
A Scathing Cross Examina-
tion by the Caustic Grim
inal Lawyer, Erwin.
another Sensation Said to Be
in Store by the Counsel
for the Defense.
What Was the Connection Of
Hart and Steele With the
TollefSon Murder?

Although the state yesterday sprung
surprise in the TollefsOn murder case
in Minneapolis by the introduction of
the testimony of Henry, alias ''Reddy,"
Barrett, who swore that his brothers
were the murderers, it is predict ed that
the sensation of the trial is yet to come.
1t is reported that when the state rests
the defense will put a man upon the
stand who will testify that he was one
of the TOllefSon murderers, and that
Henry Barrett Was another.
During his examination yes
terday Barrett was asked if he
did not meet a man named Hart, from
Faribault, who is now in the peniten-
tiary, and a man named Steele. from
OwatOnna. at Lally Bros saloon on the
night of the murder. He WINGED per-
ceptibly, but answered in the affirma-
tive. 1t is intimated that the defense
will be that it was this trio who took
the street car from the Big Boston fire,
and, going to Lake street and Cedar
avenue, shot TollefsOn to death; that
Henry Barrett, by his testimony yester-
day, sought to implicate his brothers in
order to save his own neck.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23
Joseph Chamberlain.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 22.-HOn. Joseph
Chamberlain held levee for local jour
nalists and press correspondents at Ri
deau hall tonight. He said that he
hoped for satisfactory settlement of
the fishery question. Commercial union
between Canada and the United Ssates,
he said, will never be brought about.
1t means the inevitable absorption of
Canada. England will never consent to
give Canada the right to negotiate her
own treaties under present arrange
ments. Mr.. Chamberlain went on to
say that imperial federation, according
to the schemes already submitted. was
impracticable. England would not op-
pose Canada's separation from the en-
pire. Mr.. Chamberlain met the cabinet
ministers at Rideau hall tonight.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23
BOUGHT HIS WAY IN,
An Old Man Purchases Refuge ii
q Poor House.


INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 22.-SOme days
ago an old man giving the name of John
Benson came to this city and found
work in the indianapolis, Bloomington
4 Western railway shops, but his age
was such that he could do but little. He
applied to the county commissioners for
permission to go to the poor asylum.
The commissioners were all in his favor,
but haggled over the matter and pres
sented objection after objection, and
finally the old man produced certificate
from safe deposit in st. Louis show
ing that he was the owner of $1,000 in
government per cent bonds. He then
proposed to give the interest to the
county, and at his death to bequeath the
whole sum to the county in return for
its care of him during his remaining
days. This presented new phase on
the question, and the commissioners
Immediately discovered that there was
room for one man at the county asylum.
The commissioners suggested that he
place himself. under the care of guar
dian, but the old man refused, saying
that he had no confidence in humanity,
and did not intend to be robbed. He
was transferred to the asylum yester-
day afternoon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23
DIR. HAYDEN.
A Scientist of Some Note Expires
at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-This morn
ing D. Ferdinand Vandevere Hayden
died at his residence i'm this city after
an Illness which has confined him to
his room for over year and half.
He was a distinguished scientist, and
was widely known as geOlOgist. He
was born of Puritan descent in West
field, Mass, Sept. z, 1929; emigrated to
Ohio, Oh the Western reserve, at an
early age; was brought up on a farm
and educated at the common schools.
He entered the Oberlin. o., college
when sixteen years old and graduated
in 1850. He also studied medicine, and
graduated from the Albany On. W
medical college in 1858. He was men,
Der of the National academy of sciences
and of nearly all the other scientific So
cieties of America and honorary and
corresponding member of large num-
Der of scientific bodies in foreign coun-
tries. He occupied more than twenty
years in the exploration of the great
West. and has extended his inveStiga-
tiOns over the great portion Of Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, Da-
kOfa, Montana, Idaho and Utah. Among
his publications were The Great West;
Its Attractions and Resources, in 1880,
and North America, in 1888.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23
A NEGRO COACHMAN.
His Liaison With an Aristocratic
White Girl Shown Up in Court.

CHICAGO, Dec. -22.-Sarah G. Bond. a
young col0red woman, attempted to
establish claim for $1,000 to-day be-
fore Judge Tuley by proving that Mrs.
Elizabeth Bunch, light mulatto who
recently died here, aged seventy-six,
was the issue of secret marriage
long ago. between Miss Gusts, of
Parkersburg, W. Va, and James Wash
ingtOn, the negro cOachman of the Gus
tbs family. The Miss Custis belonged
to the same aristOcratic stock into which
President George Washington married.
Miss Bond is the only living descendant
of the negro cOachman. She succeeded
in showing that Mrs. Bunch was really
the daughter of Miss Custis. born
while the latter was school
girl and at once placed in
an orphanage. Mrs. Bunch'S career
was traced to her death in Chicago
where she left $1,000 worth of property,
mainly to the Olivet Baptist church.
The claimant, however, failed to show
that Miss Custis and the coachman
were ever married, and therefore
was unable to prove relationship with
Mrs. Bunch. Judge Tuley consequently
disallOwed the young cOlOred woman's
claim for the $4,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23
NEW YORk'S DANGER.
The Great City Liable to a Disas-
ter Through Pipe Lines.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-An evening
paper says that this city is in danger Of
an explosion similar to that which oc-
Cured in Rochester yesterday. 1t
points out that five-inch pipe runs
nearly across the island at Sixty-ffth
street and under the hudson and East
rivers and is used by the Standard Oil
company as pipe line between its
works at Weehawken, n. j., and Hun
ter's Point, l.. |. 1t says that, though it
was supposed the pipe was to be used
for crude petroleum, there is nothing to
prevent its use for naphtha, and that
under such circumstances leak could
easily fill the sewers and other numer-
Gus excavations with dangerously ex-
plOSiye gas.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-23
The Cold in Texas.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. 22.-Freezing
weather prevailed here all day and the
city is covered with coat of ice. The
freezing line extends beyond the Rio
Grande some distance into Mexico.
Dispatches to the signal officer here
throughout the great cattle dis
tricts of Texas. The thermOm-
eter at Fort Elliott, in the
Pan Handle registered 6o above zero at
8 o'clock this morning, and weather of
the same degree of cOldness prevailed
at Fort Davis, 100 miles southeast of Ell
Paso. The cattle country lies between
these points. At San Antonio the lowest
point marked by the thermometer was
26o above zero. Reports of suffering
by exposed cattle are being received. A
heavy sleet is falling here tonight.